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AWS lambda documentation change

Service: lambda · 2026-04-25 · Documentation low

File: lambda/latest/dg/lambda-releases.md

Summary

Added release note entry for AWS managed policy update adding 'ec2:DescribeVpcEncryptionControls' permission.

Security assessment

This documents a policy update that includes a security-related permission, but it is a routine update entry without evidence of addressing a specific security vulnerability. It adds to security documentation by recording policy changes.

Diff

diff --git a/lambda/latest/dg/lambda-releases.md b/lambda/latest/dg/lambda-releases.md
index 5d22d97b5..377ccc6e4 100644
--- a//lambda/latest/dg/lambda-releases.md
+++ b//lambda/latest/dg/lambda-releases.md
@@ -14,0 +15 @@ Change| Description| Date
+[AWS managed policy update](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/lambda/latest/dg/security-iam-awsmanpol.html#lambda-security-iam-awsmanpol-updates)| Lambda updated the `AWSLambdaManagedEC2ResourceOperator` managed policy to add the `ec2:DescribeVpcEncryptionControls` permission. For details, see [Lambda updates to AWS managed policies](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/lambda/latest/dg/security-iam-awsmanpol.html#lambda-security-iam-awsmanpol-updates).| April 23, 2026